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Finding the Third Proportional to 357,678 and 530,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 357,678 and 530,364 is: 786,422.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,678 : 530,364 = 530,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,678/530,364 = 530,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,678x = 530,364 × 530,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,678x = 281,285,972,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,285,972,496/357,678
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,422.35

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